Hackham, SA: suburb profile

The population of Hackham SA is 4,491 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hackham is $613 per week ($31,876 per year). Median rent in Hackham is $297 per week ($1,287 per month). Hackham has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Hackham has a population density of 862 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Hackham is England. The most common religion is No religion (58.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Tagalog. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hackham is $1,300.

There were 105 recorded offences in Hackham in 2025-26, a rate of 23 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (39 offences).

Population
4,491
Census 2021
Median income
$613/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$297/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
40years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au), 2025-26.

Hackham vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Hackham is $613 a week, 19% below the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 552nd of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $297 a week, $3 less than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 25.6% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 40, 3 years younger than in the typical SA suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureHackhamTypical SADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$613/wk$759/wk −19%$766/wk
Household income$1,158/wk$1,494/wk −22%$1,637/wk
Rent$297/wk$300/wk −1%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,300/mo$1,534/mo −15%$1,733/mo
Median age4043 −3 yrs42
Rent share of household income25.6%19.5% +6.2 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Hackham, the typical SA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Hackham Population

4,491 residents at the 2021 Census.

Hackham Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$613/wk
$31,876 per year
Ranked 6,885 of 14,663
Median Rent
$297/wk
$1,287 per month
Ranked 5,066 of 14,663
Median Age
40years
2 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Hackham Rent Prices & Affordability

26% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $1,158/wk
Median rent $297/wk
Rent to income 25.6%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Hackham against your income

About $5,018 a month
Median rent $297/wk
Left after rent $861/wk
Rent share 25.6%

Hackham Schools

16
schools nearby
12
government
940
avg ICSEA score
5,624
total students
Cardijn College Catholic
Secondary · R-12 · 2,247 students
1019
ICSEA
Old Noarlunga Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 155 students
999
ICSEA
Calvary Lutheran Primary School Independent
Primary · R-6 · 191 students
971
ICSEA
Flaxmill School P-6 Government
Primary · R-6 · 358 students
950
ICSEA
Hackham East Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 217 students
948
ICSEA
Coorara Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 233 students
947
ICSEA
Noarlunga Downs Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 124 students
937
ICSEA
Christie Downs Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 205 students
925
ICSEA
Wirreanda Secondary School Government
Secondary · U, 7-12 · 915 students
913
ICSEA
Christies Beach High School Government
Secondary · U, 7-12 · 789 students
905
ICSEA
Huntfield Heights School P-6 Government
Primary · R-6 · 80 students
898
ICSEA
Hackham West School Government
Primary · R-6 · 110 students
867
ICSEA
Bowden Brompton Community School - Torrens Road Campus Government
Combined
Cardijn College - Marcellin Campus Catholic
Secondary
Bowden Brompton Community School - Beach Campus Government
Combined

Showing 15 of 16 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Hackham, with a map

Hackham Map

Hackham, South Australia Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Hackham, South Australia: 35.1554°S, 138.5203°E

Hackham Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (16)

People in Hackham

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.7% (2,187) Female 51.3% (2,303)

Population Density

862
people per km²
4,491 people · 5.2 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,445
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
8.1%
Philippines
1.4%
Scotland
1.0%
Germany
0.9%
New Zealand
0.7%
Netherlands
0.5%
South Africa
0.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Tagalog
0.4%
Italian
0.4%
German
0.3%
Filipino
0.3%
Arabic
0.3%
Greek
0.2%
Spanish
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
48.7%
Australian
38.5%
Scottish
10.5%
German
8.1%
Irish
7.8%
Australian Aboriginal
2.9%
Italian
2.4%
Dutch
2.0%
Filipino
1.9%
Welsh
0.9%
Polish
0.8%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
58.2%
Catholic
11.3%
Anglican
7.7%
Not stated
6.7%
Uniting Church
4.0%
Christian (other)
3.5%
Baptist
1.9%
Lutheran
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
37.5% 1,393
Separated
5.5% 204
Divorced
12.3% 457
Widowed
6.7% 249
Never married
38.1% 1,416

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
33.5%
Couple: no children
28.6%
One parent: children under 15
14.9%
Couple: no children under 15
13.8%
One parent: no children under 15
9.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
32.1%
2 persons
33.6%
3 persons
17.1%
4 persons
10.1%
5 persons
4.8%
6+ persons
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Hackham

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,824 occupied private dwellings in Hackham at the 2021 Census, 23.1% were rented, 27.1% owned outright and 46.5% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.4% 25 dwellings
Owned outright
27.1% 495 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
46.5% 848 dwellings
Rented
23.1% 421 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.9% 34 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
87.3%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
11.5%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
4.5%
2 bedrooms
7.6%
3 bedrooms
68.8%
4 bedrooms
16.9%
5 bedrooms
1.7%
6+ bedrooms
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.3%
$300-$449/mo
2.4%
$450-$599/mo
2.8%
$600-$799/mo
6.7%
$800-$999/mo
9.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
31.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
24.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
12.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
2.7%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
6.9%
1 vehicle
40.5%
2 vehicles
35.1%
3 vehicles
11.3%
4+ vehicles
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Hackham

Employment

Employed full-time
31.1% 1,043 people
Employed part-time
21.1% 707 people
Unemployed
4.5% 151 people
Not in labour force
43.3% 1,454 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Community & Personal Service
23.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
22.3%
Professionals
15.9%
Clerical & Administrative
13.3%
Managers
7.4%
Labourers
7.0%
Sales Workers
5.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.5%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
0.8%
$300-$399/wk
3.7%
$400-$499/wk
8.7%
$500-$649/wk
8.0%
$650-$799/wk
11.0%
$800-$999/wk
9.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
1.2%
$4,000+/wk
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.7%
$1-$149/wk
4.1%
$150-$299/wk
7.4%
$300-$399/wk
7.6%
$400-$499/wk
6.1%
$500-$649/wk
5.2%
$650-$799/wk
11.0%
$800-$999/wk
13.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
2.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.2%
$3,500+/wk
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
76.5%
Did not go to work
13.2%
Car (passenger)
4.4%
Bus
2.1%
Train
0.8%
Walked only
0.8%
Truck
0.6%
Bicycle
0.5%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.4%
Other
0.4%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
48.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
23.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
21.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.4%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
57.1%
Bachelor Degree
16.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.5%
Certificate I/II
4.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.8%
Postgraduate Degree
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Society & Culture
21.1%
Engineering
17.1%
Management & Commerce
16.5%
Health
13.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.6%
Architecture & Building
7.3%
Education
6.5%
Information Technology
3.0%
Creative Arts
2.9%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.7%
Agriculture & Environment
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
36.6%
Secondary: Government
23.5%
Vocational Education
12.7%
Pre-school
8.4%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
5.6%
Secondary: Catholic
5.1%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
4.2%
Primary: Catholic
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
84.7%
Has need for assistance
9.3%
Need for assistance not stated
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
630
Asthma
237
Arthritis
190
Lung condition
169
Diabetes
169
Heart disease
146
Stroke
81
Cancer
72
Kidney disease
60
Dementia
25

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.3% 493
Did not provide
85.7% 2,961

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
12.6% 436
Not a volunteer
87.4% 3,025

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
4.3% 151
Never served
95.7% 3,322

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
29.3%
1 child
14.0%
2 children
31.1%
3 children
18.1%
4 children
5.6%
5+ children
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
18
1951: 1960
60
1961: 1970
190
1971: 1980
149
1981: 1990
92
1991: 2000
53
2001: 2010
112
2011: 2015
54
2016
14
2017
9
2018
3
2019
5
2020
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

14.7%
moved in the last year
40.4%
moved in the last 5 years
7.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
54.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
3,605
Moved from SA
533
Moved: same area (SA2)
49
Moved from overseas
15
Moved from VIC
10
Moved from NSW
7
Moved from WA
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.1%
5: 14 hours
29.6%
15: 29 hours
12.5%
30+ hours
9.9%
Did not do domestic work
28.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
73.9%
Step family: no other children
11.2%
Blended family: no other children
10.0%
Other couple: children only
2.1%
Intact family: other children present
1.7%
Step family: other children present
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Hackham Crime Statistics

105 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
39
Assault
37
Property Damage
15
Break & Enter
9
Fraud
3
Other Against Person
1
Robbery
1

Total offences by year

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Hackham

The closest suburb to Hackham is Huntfield Heights, 0.4 km away.

Huntfield Heights
0.4 km away · income $623/wk · rent $290/wk
Hackham West
1.5 km away · income $496/wk · rent $238/wk
Noarlunga Downs
2.1 km away · income $648/wk · rent $250/wk
Old Noarlunga
3.3 km away · income $704/wk · rent $305/wk
Seaford Meadows
3.4 km away · income $854/wk · rent $360/wk
Christie Downs
3.6 km away · income $493/wk · rent $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hackham

What is the population of Hackham SA?

The population of Hackham SA is 4,491 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 862 people per km². Hackham is ranked #1,734 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Hackham?

The median personal income in Hackham SA is $613 per week, or $31,876 per year. The median household income is $1,158 per week. Family income is $1,445 per week. Hackham is ranked #6,885 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Hackham?

Median rent in Hackham SA is $297 per week ($1,287 per month). Rent represents 25.6% of household income, which is considered moderate. Hackham ranks #5,066 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Hackham?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hackham SA is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Hackham?

The median age in Hackham SA is 40 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Hackham a good suburb to live in?

Hackham is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 4,491. The median income is $613/wk, which is below the typical SA suburb ($759/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40544. All dollar figures in AUD.